Celebrate the New Year with Central Vermont Runners' 5K race in downtown Montpelier Start: 2 pm on Langdon Street in Montpelier Pre-registration is strongly encouraged! Fees: Pre-registration: Adults: $15 Children/students ages 0-19: $10 Adults 65+: $10 Race-day registration: Adults: $20 Children/students ages 0-19: $15 Adults 65+: $15 $5 discount for children registering with their parents on race day. Race Day Details: Bib number pickup will all be at Onion River Outdoors : City Center, 89 Main St., Montpelier from noon to 1:30 p.m. on race day. Race start is at 2 pm on Langdon Street. Awards and after-race refreshments will be in the main space at City Center immediately after the race. Important notes: Please dress for winter racing! Runners must stay on the course. Runners who leave the course will be disqualified. This year's route includes a short spur and turnaround on Dunpatrick. You can view the race map here . Parking: Runners should plan to use and pay for on-the-street and
CVR New Year’s Eve 5K 2026 — Montpelier, VT
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